NCERT Book Class 8 EVS Abode of wildlife

17. Abode of wildlife Objective

Background

Wildlife, in the past, has coexisted with other forms of life, such as humans, plants, etc. in its natural habitat in the wild. But with increasing population and various human activities, such as developmental works, hunting, poaching, etc. there has been significant reduction in the number of species as well as their population. So there is a need to protect different types of wildlife in their natural habitat. Some of the measures that have been undertaken include establishment of reserve forests, national parks, wild life sanctuaries, and biosphere reserves.

Methodology

1. Collect information about national parks, wildlife sanctuaries and bird sanctuaries in your state.

2. Locate them on a state map.

3. Find out the different birds and animals that are found there.

4. Divide them in the category of common, rare, endangered.

5. Collect information about national park, wildlife sanctuary, bird sanctuary and the animals found there from articles, magazines, newspapers and other resource material.

6. Find out the main danger that is threatening the existence of animals even in these reserved areas.

Conclusion

Based on the information collected by you, prepare a brief report.

Follow-up

1. Organise discussions in the classroom about national park, wildlife sanctuary and bird sanctuary.

2. Prepare charts about national park, wildlife sanctuary and bird sanctuary and display them on your school bulletin board. Also give interesting facts about the habits and habitats of some animals along with traditional folklore.

3. Organise a quiz on the sounds of different birds and animals (CDs/cassettes are available from the World Wide Fund for Nature and the National Museum of Natural History).

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